National Walk Your Dog Day: Top Reasons To Walk Your Dog And Yourself

Did you know that according to the American Veterinary Medical Association approximately 40 percent of all dogs, (which totals about 17 million) in this country alone, are overweight?

If your furry family member happens to fall into this group then today, National Walk Your DogDay, might be the perfect time to begin walking them (and yourself) down the road to a healthier life.

Celebrity Pet Lifestyle Expert and Animal Advocate Colleen Paige, states, “With more and more people becoming sedentary and gaining weight due to a lack of exercise, too many dogs don’t get the necessary outlet they need to stay physically and mentally healthy.”

It also appears that walking your dog for at least a half an hour a day can help both you and your four legged friend by:

But for me the best part of walking my dog is the close bond we’ve formed as we embark on new adventures of sights, sounds, and smells, while building a bond of trust, confidence, and love…and I can’t forget the thank you doggie kisses!

Happy National Walk Your Dog Day!

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